Riley and Uhles discussed this new scholarship with Oklahoma’s media team:

“He embodies everything that we want for this program,” Riley said. “It’s a special moment for him and he’s earned it. It’s hard for walk-ons to do but he’s definitely earned it and we want everybody out there to know if they come to Oklahoma and work like he has, anything is possible.”

“It means a lot,” Uhles said. “Four or five years of hard work pays off. It’s always been a dream here, and now being put on scholarship is very special.”

Uhles has played in 25 straight games for the Sooners, and graduated in May with a degree in human relations.